A Halton Hills Arts Council member THE Wednciday January programs available for all ages The Georgetown and District with offices located at Mountainview Road South was founded in I960 by men and four women called he interested citizens group It formally become a in when it received its charter from both he national bodies The Is a registered charitable on profit Ins on managed In accordance with its constitution by aboard of volunteer directors who are elected yearly from among and by the voting members of the Association It Is affiliated with both the National and the National and through them with the world organizations The Georgetown has also more recently entered into an agreement with the Toronto Association by which hopes to gain the expertise continuity and thai are so Important as it the 1980s The YMLA was founded In London England by George Williams iloter Sir George as an evangelical organization that would provide a place to pray together and study the Bible for the thousands of men who were leaving I he countryside and flocking to the big city during the Indus rial Revolution It was conceived of as a lay organization not connected with any church denomination and his remained so to the present The was established by Lady Emily Kinnaird and Miss Emma Roberts as an organization to pray for young girls every where and to aid young nurses returning from the Crimea The typical of that time would have consisted of a reading room a chapel a coffee shop a list of Job openings and a list of whole some boarding homes It was run entirely by volunteers and funded totally through donations As the number of assoclatt multiplied and member ship expanded It became necessary to engage a staff person the General Seereta ry He was responsible to the board for the operations of the organization This staff volunteer relationship has evolved into the present day partnership model with the board chiefly responsible for setting policy with staff input and the staff responsible for running the day to day opera lions with board Input The first Canadian were established in Montreal the first was founded at St John B In 1870 The two organizations have kept pace with the times and are responsible for such things as building the first gymnasiums and pools in Canada provld the first swimming lessons Introducing the games of volleyball and basketball the establishment of the Big Brother and Big Sister moiemcnls the first adult night schools the first schools of domestic science and schools or stenography and many other Innovative programs that today are taken for granted as part of the fabric of society The and have become world organizations with branches in more than countries In Canada there are 105 tlons serving more than 1 people annually through volunteer workers and 1 paid professional staff For lis part the Georgetown Recreational and educational the clown and District begin next week offering loads of fun and plenty or valuable for residents of all frs From Klndcrfun to the senior Blue Triangle Hub the thinking of you vourhrallh and your happiness For Information about of the offered phone the at has upheld and strength this tradition of ive quality services It brought the first day camp to Georgetown in and offer a full range of summer programmes for children Before there was an indoor pool here it bused children to Mayfield and established Red Cross lessons there board members were important contributors in lime and energy o the committee that finally got a pool built in Georgetown The began the Gymnastics Club in town and was instrumental in the Contact Centre going by giving It office support Maple Nursery school Is a spin off from pre school programs The Y is presently opera ing more than difcrent programs in locations in and around Georgetown For toddlers It continues its successful playschools creative art and gym classes Classes are kepi small and children are encouraged to express themselves and to enjoy doing what can The believes that the Importance of being with other children under he guidance of an adult who is aware of the need for personal expression as well as the first steps group activity cannot be ed at this point in a child life PARENT CHI New pre school courses for the winter term include Creating Together a parent and child course under the guidance of Maria Jennings who was responsible for initiation of the concept in the Toronto 10 years ago Another important new course in the pre school area is ballet for three year olds a creative dance activity for the very small where is on enjoyment a sense of music and an initial Introduction o ihe idea of structured dance For older children the is continuing and expanding its Saturday Morning Specials the theme Is Turn off andTurnOn Chlldr en will do crafts sports games and cooking There s Basketball for boys and girls to a fun program where everybody plays The Tae Do Korean Karate one of the gentle martial arts which along with effective defensive techniques imparts self dlscipl grace ordination and physical development This one is also being offered to adults in town The Georgetown Gymnastics Club under the direction of Judy Bailey continues to offer a competitive program of gymnastics skills for girls six About the Hills Two on deans list Two former Georgetown and District High students have made the dean Hit at he University or Toronto Dean Brooks of social sciences faculty recently placed Scott Turner name on his honor lilt is studying commerce Dean J J of Hie life and physical sciences department has similarly honored Luke Soils who is majoring In science Charity fashions The Ontario Heart Foundation will receive all proceeds from a Bridal Fashion Show being held in Burlington Jan 14 Burlington Fashion shop Is presenting new bridal designs at the Holiday Inn Admission is and tickets are available in advance from the Fashion phone or the Ontario Heart Foundation J Novak DT J Kohari Georgetown Denture therapy Clinic IDS STREET on Highway beside Post Phono to and this is menling the Red While and Blue Participation Program as in added to children to enjoy this The Georgetown School of Dance to offer lop notch ballet instruction Georgetown children and his added a new teen class and adult class to accommodate the many women who want to pursue a graceful athletic activity And of much touted Babysitter Course where young girls how but what it mt ins to of sonic children activity which will lie of Interest those with lifted children is the ID which runs to m on I I giving children inns movies games ind good can while parents ibriut heir Fir idulis In thi physical Hurt is a new Course with Marjorie Bartending a one of he perennial favorites among multitude of activities but courses an varied bartending and tae do billet and bridge and French lestlfv lo the program diterslly and all veriest The local laps latent and expertise of number of area Instructors ho harelheir knowledge as well as providing opportunities for as the tluh and the Blue Triangle Club skill both for the home entertainer and those who would like earn a little money There the popular course on how cut your child hair and he new Mini Heart Saver Course an Intro duction tnC PR tor seniors the the Blue Triangle Club which meets Tuesday after noons twice a month for cards speikers luncheons and the occasional bus rips around southern Ontario Through lis National and International affiliations the was able to support the rehabilitation work f the Lima Peru Y with some of the funds raised In he Annual WalkaJoga In October And of course there fitness since hey built the first gymnasium has been a leader In this field They have daytime for women three times a week Dance Fit and and Swim In the evening There adult ballet la do swim lessons and an equip and free swim for members on Sundays There cross country skiing and yoga and at other times of the year you can get tennis jogging and indoor With an approach to prognms that arc based on discovering what people want finding a place and time o do it and hen starting he course the lily to keep up with the community and continue serving Its present needs Coll Maria Jennings the program director If you have some ideas you think might help with All of this service of course Likes money Perhaps to presentday trends the believes that government do nor should do Is committed to he principle of its existence as private sector human service fiscally Independent with a mission to meet needs It without the aid of tax dollars and depends very much on volunteers raise funds to meet operating expenses Its major source of revenue is fees which participants pay for programs and services there is 20 per cent of annual revenue thai must be solicited from he community Some events such as the a Jog a Ski and Skate and Art Auction have a high public profile Jus as Important are the residential and Industrial campaigns in which volunteers ask community businesses and citizens by leltcr phone or in person for their support The ees its services as JANUARY SALE STARTS TODAY Stock up for those long winter evenings ALL BOOKS 25 TO 75 OFF REGULAR PRICE Calenders wrapping paper cards Childrens records and cassette tapes ALL l PRICE Hours Tubs Wed Thurt 930am600 pm Fri am- Sat am- EXCEPT GRADE TEXT BOOKS OXBOW BOOKS Main Streets Georgetown Til DID YOU MISS CHRISTMAS DONT MISS VALENTINES DAY TOO Surprise your love with a beautiful colour PORTRAIT Call and arrange It now with Fishback Photography 65 King Street Georgetown 8772322 in nature not its alarming or gripping as major crises life and death slrugjjes to which we all must pay heed every bit Important in building a strong society and forming the leaders and other good liens for both today and tomorrow The is currently In the midst of industrial lommcrUil You may have received leltcr or phone from a i Inn leer already Any help nil can ive is ippretiatid aid really in a goodusi OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY JAN 9th 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